JJ Swims is a FREE water safety event for McLean County children. Together with the Bloomington-Normal YMCA, children will have an opportunity to spend time in the pool with a YMCA instructor learning water safety and swimming skills. In addition, there will be fun and games for children to play and an opportunity for families to enter to win free swim lessons!
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.)
- Location: Bloomington-Normal YMCA, 202 St. Joseph Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701
- Registration in advance is recommended
- Register online at bnymca.org, over the phone at 309.827.6233, or in-person (day-of registration available)
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
All children who attend get entered into a raffle. Ten lucky winners will receive three months of swim lessons through YMCA Swim School for free!
All swimmers should arrive with swimwear in order to participate. Winners of free swim lessons will be added to our waitlist if there is no availability for Swim School at the time of receiving their prize.
YMCA Facility Space Closures on Saturday, April 27, 2024:
In an effort to support this event, the YMCA will have various space closures including the following.
Spaces closed for event from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
- Shirk Sport Center: All four courts
- Intergen Room
- Community Room A & B
Spaces closed for event from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.:
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Shirk Sport Center: All four courts
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Intergen Room
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Community Room A & B
- Rec./Therapy Pool
- Competition Pool
Thank you for your patience and support as we open our doors to teach water safety to all youth in partnership with the Bloomington-Normal Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc.